{inspiration: back to black}

. . . had all but abandoned black {in the home, but not the closet} long ago, believing it to be a little overwhelming and sombre for bright and sunny rooms — and yet — have recently become enchanted by its bold elegance and dramatic charm . . .

Absolutely stunning! This really speaks to my aesthetic! I am a huge fan of the glamor, mystery and drama brings in both fashion and interiors! I think I’ll be looking at these images for a long time to come.

When done right, I absolutely love black as a design element. Black walls=awesome. Black leather couch=not so awesome. That black dresser at bottom is exquisite…would love that as the centerpiece in my one-day walk-in closet. It’s going to make Carrie Bradshaw’s look like a crawl space. Le sigh…

yes, it’s so true… i’ve tended to shy away from black, but it is creeping back into design — with a vengeance. and it looks great when well done. i love the images you chose; sometimes it can be a little too stark but these all are great. thanks for sharing!-maria

Great post! I love black – especially when it’s a beautiful high gloss black painted door or as a piece of furniture or other accent. I’ve been saving blog posts on the subject for future project inspirations. Will save this one, too!

It takes a confident designer to use black in home decor and your pictures are great inspiration! We used black vases in our new Fall/Winter 2009 collection and people are loving the designs… black is back!

I don’t find black the LEAST bit depressing. I find it comforting and calm and sturdy and strong. My home decor is Black and Wood. It is Timeless. It doesn’t say “80’s Teal” or “70’s Avacado”. The trim here is black…the cabinets are black…the beds are black….and I’m a redhead and I fit right in!